Events

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training Central IL

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Trainings - mark your calendars for 2025!

Interested adults don't have to be expert marksmen to become involved in the program and have fun, meet…

Honey and Health: Nature's Sweet Treat

Learn more about honey and its benefits.

Honey is nature's perfect gift, produced from the nectar of flowers. There are 320 varieties of honey, which vary in color, odor, and flavor depending on…

Meet Your Farmer Series: May 2025

From growing medium options to planting and irrigation, we will talk all things field prep as we visit this peri-urban farm! 

This is a great opportunity for fellow farmers, gardeners,…

NRCS Field Day - Willowthorne

 Reimbursable conservation practices like Micro-Irrigation Water Management Planning, Forestry Management Planning, Conservation Cover Planting and High Tunnels are now available to small scale…

Managing Common Squash and Pumpkin Pests

Explore what visitors may stop by the garden before their arrival.

Pumpkins and squash are popular garden plants. However, many gardeners struggle with pests attacking their plants. Learn about…

Willowhaven Bird Walk | Kankakee County

Join us as we walk in nature and learn about spring and summer birds!

Join birding expert Molly of the Kankakee Audubon Society, for a walk as we see spring and early summer birds.  Brought to…

Rachel Carson Birthday Celebration | Kankakee County

Join Illinois Extension for a family celebration of conservationist and marine biologist Rachel Carson!

Considered a pioneer in conservation, Carson is widely credited with sparking the modern…

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…

4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session 1

Summer camp dates are set!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you get…

4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session 2

Summer camp dates are set!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you get…